Category Archives for "Diabetes"
Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood glucose (the main source of energy that comes from the food you eat) is too high over a prolonged period.
An Incredible Breakthrough About Pregnancy and Diabetes
Pregnancy can be a really difficult time for all women. But, for those with diabetes, it can be even more difficult, sometimes unbearable. They have to manage their blood sugar levels at all times. But, that is not all. Women with type 1 diabetes have to deal with constant hormone fluctuations that are incredibly harder […]
Continue readingThe Man Who Lost 154 Pounds and Managed Diabetes
Kerry Hoffman is a 32-year-old man who is 6’1” tall. He used to weigh 343 pounds, and now he weighs a shocking 189 pounds. Kerry says, he has been overweight for his entire life. When he graduated high school, he was 250 pounds. However, his body was in fairly good shape because he played football. […]
Continue readingThe Link Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes We Must Know
Most of us know that there are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. There’s also the gestational one that occurs in pregnant women. However, researchers suggest that there might be another type, type 3. According to many studies in the past decade, Alzheimer’s disease might be considered a type 3 diabetes. But, […]
Continue readingHow Can Coffee Protect the Eyes?
Coffee lovers drink coffee to get the much-needed energy boost in the morning. But, we believe that they will be glad to hear that coffee can do much more for their health. It turns out this drink is not only a caffeine fix but a way to keep our eyes healthy. Research shows that coffee […]
Continue readingIs Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Newborn Babies Possible in Near Future?
Those who have diabetes probably know about CGM, i.e., continuous glucose monitor. This CGM is actually implanted in the skin it might stay there for seven days. As people probably know we poke many babies in order to test their blood sugar levels. Some of the babies don’t have too much blood, therefore checking their […]
Continue readingRising Insulin Prices Are Literally Harming People?
Shane Patrick Boyle passed away in 2017, March 18th from diabetes type 1. He didn’t die from unexpected complications from the disease, but from not having enough money to get a monthly supply of insulin. He stared a $750 GoFundMe request to pay for his insulin but was $50 short. Presumably, after stretching his meds […]
Continue readingCan Weight Loss Surgery Become the New Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes?
For many years now, different obesity surgery procedures applied to the intestine or stomach have been done in order to boost weight loss. Losing weight is beneficial for people who have type 2 diabetes since in that way they have better control over their condition. According to medical research, obesity surgery might directly impact the […]
Continue readingHow Can Pets Improve Type 1 Diabetes Management?
Children have much to gain from raising a pet at home, especially if they are involved in its care. According to research, this may be particularly useful for those with diabetes type 1. Around 1.25 million children in America have this chronic condition. Those affected by it have to keep their blood glucose levels in […]
Continue readingScientists Discover 5 Distinct Types of Diabetes, Not Just Type 1 and 2
The latest research suggests that diabetes might be 5 separate diseases rather than 2 different types as scientists previously believed. These new findings could change the way those with diabetes are treated. According to research issued in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, there are 5 previously unknown subgroups of diabetes. Every single group is genetically […]
Continue readingProlonged High Blood Glucose Can Lead to Serious Eye Disease
According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic retinopathy is the number one cause of blindness in US adults, and the most common diabetes-related ocular disease. This eye disease affects people who have diabetes for a long time. What’s concerning is that it usually shows no symptoms in the early stages, so it may progress significantly […]
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